Pharmacy Technician- Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,141 - 28,240; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy at Unity Hospital in Rochester. This per diem position involves medication preparation, documentation, and maintenance tasks. Candidates must be willing to train and obtain national pharmacy certification within 18 months. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong documentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The pay range for this role is $18.25 - $20.50, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained for the position.
• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare medication orders accurately.
• Document patient care using the EMR system.
• Maintain cleanliness of the repackaging machine.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Unity Hospital

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Days/Evenings & Rotating Weekends

SUMMARY

As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensures quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medication Preparation & Delivery. Process and prepare medication orders by repackaging bulk medication into individual size packages; round to floors in an accurate and timely manner to deliver medication; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions.
• Documentation & Reporting. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities.
• Maintenance & Sterilization. Clean and maintain the repackaging machine after use; non-sterile compounding and prepare oral liquids, creams and ointments in a clean environment; measure and combine medication accurately with proper documentation; ensure proper disposal of medication.

Minimum Requirements

• None - Willing to train

Required Licensure/Certification

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$18.25 - $20.50

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.